Hey, I'm Orla, a second year Biology student here at York! I took a gap year before starting uni, so I thought I'd share a bit about my experience, and try to calm any concerns you might have about …
POV: Being at uni from a low-income background
Let’s be honest, getting swept up by financial stress at university isn’t uncommon. Being raised by a single mother has made me recognise the value of money from a young age, so entering higher …
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Adjusting to studies in English
I had never lived in the UK or studied in English before starting my Biomedical Sciences degree at York. Although I have been learning English for 8 years, during my very first days here I realised it …
Fresher’s week as an autistic student
Hello, I'm Angharad, and I'm a first year undergraduate studying Biology. I'm also autistic! For me, this means I can find socialising difficult and draining, find change to environment and schedule …
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My experience starting university: an autistic student’s perspective
Hello, there! My name’s Samara and I've just completed my first term at university where I’m studying Theatre: Writing, Directing and Performance. As an autistic student, I had to overcome some …
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My experience coming to Uni from a low-income household
Hi, I’m Emma - I’m a second year law student at the University of York. Today, I’m going to be talking about coming to York as a low-income student. Who am I? Being a student from a low-income …
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